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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Aadi — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Aadhyasri|Aadil
SanskritBoy↑↑ Surging

Aadi

AH-dee · 2 syllables

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Boy
#2705
↑↑ Surging
#2705
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 20
Peak rank
#2439 in 2021
5yr change
+408 ranks
Birth frequency
1.3 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2705 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Sanskrit boy names
Aadi

Popularity score: 20  ·  SSA Rank: #2705

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+408 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Aadi scores well on trend momentum but there are tradeoffs — meaning data is still sparse.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Sanskrit RootHindiModern2-syllableUnisex-leaningMeaningfulSouth AsianRisingContemporary
Character
beginning and primacy
STRONG
High confidence

Aadi is a Sanskrit boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2705 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +408 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2705 · very rare
Aadi at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'beginning' or 'first'. Associated with clarity and primacy in Hindu tradition.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#2439 in 2021
5yr change:+408 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Aadi illustration
Name Intelligence
Aadi · Overview
Summary

Aadi is a Sanskrit boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2705 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Aadi scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 408 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Meaningful · Modern character
Aadi carries a grounded, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Aadi is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
aadi.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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